Prometheus Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
The work is in great untouched condition and is signed to the lower right. The gilt frame is the original it has had some restoration with some of the moulding later replacements. Frederick E. Valter was a rustic and animal painter mainly specialising in sheep and cows in the romantic fashion. He exhibited between 1882-1921 mainly in Birmingham where he lived but also at the Royal Society of British Artists, Liverpool and Manchester. The work has a great period country house look and is ready to hang. C.1900.
Overall sizes in inches including frame: 18 ¼ by 16 ¼
Prometheus Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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